Agricultural Productivity Flashcards
1
Q
What factors have short term effects on productivity?
A
- weather
- animal disease
- policies
2
Q
How is it typically measured?
A
In terms of yield - total factor productivity
3
Q
How does total factor productivity improve with crops?
A
- higher yielding, disease resistant and drought or food tolerant crop varieties
- more efficient harvesting practices
- technology
4
Q
How can total factor productivity improve for raising livestock?
A
- breeding animals for good genetic qualities
- better animal care & management
